Carol S. Ludwig, M.D.

March 8, 1957 ~ December 3, 2022
Carol S. Ludwig, M.D., 65, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Newhouse, and brother, Kenny Newhouse. She is survived by her husband, James Ludwig, of Andover, KS; her mother, Rose Newhouse, of Shawnee, KS; her daughter, Claire Grasso and her husband Corey of Austin, TX, and their sons, Leo and Simon; her son, Andrew Ludwig and his wife Ainslie of Dallas, TX, and their children, Andrew Jr. and Jane; and her son, Peter Ludwig and his girlfriend Olivia Jensik of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her brothers, Tom Newhouse of Gladstone, MO, and David Newhouse of Shawnee, KS; and her faithful service dog, Kona.Carol received her medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School in 1984. She was Board Certified in Family Medicine where she spent the first 15 years of her career before transitioning to her true vocation, acquiring Board Certification in Hospice Care and providing end-of-life care for the latter half of her medical career. She was an active member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where she lent time to many of their ministries; volunteered extensively with Marian Clinic in Topeka, KS; and completed two medical missions to Guatemala. She touched many lives and leaves an extraordinary legacy of compassionate care and commitment to her family and community.The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Andover, KS. A morning prayer service will immediately precede the Mass at 10:30 am. A reception will be held in the parish hall following Mass.Two memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202; or Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
Carol’s compassion was so very evident in all she did. Her love for others shown through every fiber of her body. My prayers and love to Jim and family. Karen Tones
My sincerest condolences to your family – I only knew Carol through brief greetings at Saturday evening mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Andover, and am saddened by her passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
A fellow parishioner, Dick Sawyer…
In my darkest hour, God sent Carol to minster to me. Shé took care of me physically, emotionally ànd spiritually.
I praise God for the gift of her friendship, the mischievous twinkle in her eye and the intensity with which she lived life.
To “Yogesta”Carol’s Family: My Sincere Condolences on the Passing of Carol. We had many fun & interesting yoga practices over the years @ the SVdP Catacombs. We always intended on having a practice @ Stearman Airfield & Restaurant however, because of Covid it never happened. I have a heavy caseload on Docket Monday and I am Sorry I will be unable to attend the Rosary & Funeral Mass. I hope the Good Memories of Carol are of Comfort to Her Family & Friends Going Forward. She Will Be Missed. Nameste’ Chuck Hart & All The Yogestas & Yogis @ SVdP
Dr Ludwig will always remain in my heart. She was a wonderful Dr and Lady!!!!
Carol came into my life just before a dark period of it started. She shepherded me through that time with invitations for walks, coffee and meaningful conversation. Carol also shepherded me through my mother’s terminal illness. She even spent my mom’s last eight hours on earth with us!
Carol introduced me to the courage of Christians who suffered for their faith. The books were about Christians who hid Jews during the Holocaust or ministered covertly to Christians under communism.
God could not jave sent me a better friend than Carol. She fed me physically, intellectually, and most importantly, spiritually. I can almost feel those twinkling eyes looking down on us all, ready to crack a joke.